Volunteer Behavioural Economics Advisor – NorthStar Advisory Board

Volunteer Behavioural Economics Advisor – NorthStar Advisory Board

Location: The Netherlands / remote

Time commitment: Approximately 1–2 hours per week

Term: Initial six-month appointment

Compensation: Unpaid advisory position

About NorthStar

NorthStar develops interactive financial education for teenagers aged 14–17. Through games, storytelling and relatable real-life situations, we help young people make more informed financial decisions.

Our scenarios address topics including budgeting, saving, discounts, peer pressure, online purchases, Buy Now Pay Later and unexpected expenses.

The role

As our Behavioural Economics Advisor, you will join NorthStar’s advisory board. You will help us translate behavioural-science insights into responsible game mechanics and financial-learning experiences for teenagers.

Your contribution

You will support NorthStar by:

• Reviewing scenarios and decision points in our games
• Applying insights from behavioural economics and behavioural science
• Analysing mechanisms such as anchoring, scarcity, social proof, framing, defaults and impulse purchasing
• Supporting the development of ethical and age-appropriate choice architecture
• Reviewing feedback, rewards and consequences within the game
• Helping develop simple methods for measuring learning and behavioural outcomes
• Participating in periodic advisory-board meetings

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with:

• Expertise in behavioural economics, behavioural science, consumer psychology or a related discipline
• Experience in research, experimentation or behavioural interventions
• An interest in financial decision-making and financial wellbeing
• The ability to translate scientific insights into practical recommendations
• Strong communication skills in English; Dutch is an advantage

Experience involving teenagers, education, financial literacy or vulnerable groups is highly desirable.

What do we offer?

• A meaningful role in a socially driven educational initiative
• The opportunity to help shape financial education for teenagers
• Collaboration with experts in game design, fintech and entrepreneurship
• Recognition as NorthStar’s Behavioural Economics Advisor on our website and communication channels
• Flexible and primarily remote involvement

Interested?

Send us your LinkedIn profile or CV, together with a short explanation of your relevant experience, motivation and potential contribution to NorthStar.

• If you have any questions, please email us at info@northstarmoneylab.com.

Izvor: https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4472453133/

Nivo: mid level